Turbo Timers!

[GI Joe]

Pardon me for my ignorance as i have never owned a turbo car before...

Im thinking about getting a turbo timer for my car, so i was reading up on the purpose of them... the description they had really confused me...

Can someone kindly explain to me th purpose of a turbo timer in simple words and als the advantage of getting one?

Also, if possible, wats a good one to get?

Also, ive got a R33 Series 2, and my turbo only goes from -7 to 2 or 3, why wont it go higher?

Is there something wrong with the turbo?

[FR33K]

the purpose of the turbo timer is so the car can run for a bit to cool down the turbo if you've been thrashing it, you dont really need 1 you can just sit in your car for couple of minutes but most people are inpatient and prefer leaving it on and walkin away. theres nothing wrong wit your turbo, the standard boost gauge is in mm/hg not psi, so 3 is actually 7, so if it got up to 7 it would be 14 psi then you mite get issues wit your turbo. hope that helps

[J_Red33]

Try looking in something like the Forced Induction thread. I'm sure there's plenty of info there

[rubzy]

turbo timers are good for people that are normally in a bit of a rush and can't wait those few minutes in their car so it comes in handy sometimes. Automatic ones are good cos they determine how long the timer should run for with consideration for how much and how hard you have been boosting for. Just got to remember when you do get out and walk away from your vehicle cops aren't around cos they illegal. Make sure it's put somewhere that's not clearly visible from outside of the car or even inside the car too. Make sure you get it hooked up properly so when the handbrake is not engaged it doesn't work, i would think ne1 that installs em these days would make sure to do this but you never know.

[rubzy]

the purpose of the turbo timer is so the car can run for a bit to cool down the turbo if you've been thrashing it, you dont really need 1 you can just sit in your car for couple of minutes but most people are inpatient and prefer leaving it on and walkin away. theres nothing wrong wit your turbo, the standard boost gauge is in mm/hg not psi, so 3 is actually 7, so if it got up to 7 it would be 14 psi then you mite get issues wit your turbo. hope that helps

didn't think it was for the turbo to cool down but oil to run through it to keep it good so it doesn't sieze or something, not sure though...

[Dohmar]

didn't think it was for the turbo to cool down but oil to run through it to keep it good so it doesn't sieze or something, not sure though...

You're both correct but its more a heat issue... if the material cools too fast it can warp/shatter/get fractures, and/or sieze a bearing if said bearing hasnt got the lubricant keeping it cool as it changes state...

I have one built into my car alarm. its great... the keyfob has the shutdown override so I can leave the car, lock up and either wait the 90/180 secs for shutdown, or double click the fob to get it to shutdown immediately... if cops pull me over, double click the fob before getting out.... works every time

-D

[Madaz]

i personally don't use one any more most times you only need 30sec cool down by the time you get your wallet of of the centre console wind some windows up check you've got everything there over 30 secs to turbo timed

[Simon-S14]

I hate TT's i really do, ive had turbo cars for years and never had a turbo failure.. its not hard to do, just drive normally and sedately for the last 5 mins before you arrive at your destination and you'll be fine.

TT's make your car easier to steal, having the ignition wires right behind the device.

[Madaz]

I've always wondered Simon this 5 mins of sedate driving before you get to your destination does that mean i can switch straight off or you still wait a further 30 secs

[Hillzy]

It says in the owners manual if you've just been city driving to switch off straight away so I suppose 5 mins of sedate driving is exactly the same. If you're driving for 5mins off the turbo then it gives it plenty of time to cool down.

[R33LIN]

I hate TT's i really do, ive had turbo cars for years and never had a turbo failure.. its not hard to do, just drive normally and sedately for the last 5 mins before you arrive at your destination and you'll be fine.

TT's make your car easier to steal, having the ignition wires right behind the device.

+1

i agree with simon, there is no need for a turbo timer. not only are they an easy defect item for police, but also makes it easier for thieves to start your car.

drive off boost for the last km or two before you reach your destination then you can either turn off or wait 30 seconds. and like madaz has already mentioned in earlier posts by the time you grab your wallet, your sunnies, wind the windows up, detach your deck and take it with you, get the steering wheel lock on...it should be ample time.

this question is directed at Simon and other members who track their cars...after a hard session at mallalah how long do let your cars idle before you turn off??

Edited March 24, 2008 by R33LIN

[Simon-S14]

i for one hate idling in the sheds.. drives me f**king mad and gives me a head ache

after a session, we usually idle at the start line for a bit, then get sent into the pits, so on the drive back its no boost and thats the cool down period. by the time i get to the shed its ready to switch off.

only exception to that was the 40 degree day at lala, i gave it a while longer to cool down

[Luciano]

I have one built into my car alarm.

Ditto. Good systems these. Was also one less headf*&^ when going through regency after a defect.

[SKYPER]

From what I understand Turbo Timers are for cars without engine oilcoolers.

A Turbo Timer allows time for the engine oil to cool down to a reasonable

temperature before turning the engine off. If you don't let the oil cool down

before switching the engine off, the turbo could get coking (dried oil

deposits) which blocks the oilways inside turbo. The result with blocked

oilways is less oil reaching the bearings inside turbo and eventually turbo

failure.

The harder, longer you push your car, the higher the oiltemps hence why

more idle time is needed to bring down the oil temps.

If you push your car hard all the time, buy a engine oilcooler with thermostat

sandwich plate and oil temp gauge to monitor oil temps.

[Min_R32]

If your car needed a turbo timer, then nissan probably would have installed one from factory.

[Simon-S14]

and also, driving offboost sedately for 5 mins before parking, will cool the whole lot down much faster then it would just sitting there idling

[Krishy]

i dont mind turbo timmers for one i use a Greddy Fully Automatic turbo timer and it has a lot more inbuilt function for eg... digital speed, battery voltage, and a whole heap other things....i got it all properly installed and its hidden in a safe spot which cannot be accessed easily....during summer or hot days i have it preset to 60 seconds and during winter down to 40 odd seconds.....but as other guys have said that you dont really need a turbo timmer i normally sit in the car till the timmer runs out and then lockup and leave....

[rubzy]

i personally don't use one any more most times you only need 30sec cool down by the time you get your wallet of of the centre console wind some windows up check you've got everything there over 30 secs to turbo timed

geez, how old is your skyline dude. doesn't take long to push a button for electric windows to go up and you can get that added to your alarm aswell if it's able to.

I hate TT's i really do, ive had turbo cars for years and never had a turbo failure.. its not hard to do, just drive normally and sedately for the last 5 mins before you arrive at your destination and you'll be fine.

TT's make your car easier to steal, having the ignition wires right behind the device.

thanks dude, how many car thieves you reckon have a look at forums these days to check out ppls rides. did you wana make it any more obvious?

[Krishy]

well thats why you hide the turbo timmer.....even i cant get to my turbo timmer easily....but i do have a kill swtich to shut the timmer off just incase my friends in blue decide to pull me over...

[rubzy]

wouldn't your kill switch just be your handbrake?